Z Scale Switching Layout Part 1

This is part one in a two part series on building a small Z scale switching layout. This layout is only 8” x 38” (including the exterior frame) and can fit just about anywhere.
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[@ScaleTrainStation]

"Things HR told me I can't say anymore" LOL!

[@sergioarroyoguerrero5434]

Z scale switching layout.
Good job my friend.
I love Z scale train.
I haved N scale trains.

[@davegoodridge8352]

Z scale trains are hard to find. Great layout

[@JoelsRailroadStuff]

I built the n scale version when that video came out. I’ve never done anything with z scale, but this is tempting.

[@ingomoba1001]

Like it 🛠👍🚂🛤️.
Perfect for the break time in the office 🤩🤩🤩

[@billschneck9107]

Excellent little switching layout. It's a classic!

[@cornwallnick]

Thanks for the heads up on those controllers, they are great 👍

[@flakstruk-8481]

The folder titles are hilarious
Be interesting to see if you intergrate batteries into the scenery

[@StevesTrains]

The Rokuhan throttle has batteries in it. It also has two accessory terminals so I could power lights off it or something like that but I’ll keep things simple.

[@brodrick3164]

@@StevesTrainsAn AC adapter is also available for that controller.

[@loispadgett6306]

That switching layout looks great. Simple but fun in Z scale. Thanks for sharing this build.
GOD BLESS 🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖

[@OldcampRanch]

Very cool 👍🏻

[@RackwitzG]

I built an N-scale Inglenook into a 32 inch Ukulele case (Baritone). Z couplers are too small to be fun.

[@StevesTrains]

Nice! Layouts in cases like that are always fun to see.

[@RackwitzG]

@@StevesTrains When I get around to doing it, I'll make a video for my channel. It barely fits in the case, but it works fine. Btw, you helped me find the dimensions with your videos. Thanks.👍

[@tmont89]

Where’s the rolling stock from? Looks great!

[@StevesTrains]

Mostly from ztrackcenter.com I think.

[@philipgreenhill2782]

Hi Philip here me and my girlfriend are doing my railway layout similar to yours z scale but in 00 scale but I've got n scale and z scale to do what do you think of that let me know

[@StevesTrains]

I like the size of 00 and since a lot of the British are shorter than US ones, you can still do quite a bit in a smaller space in terms of switching operations.

[@sunhawk1104]

The3 Scenic Ridge link is broken

[@StevesTrains]

Thanks. I’ll try to get that fixed at some point.